All visitors require a valid passport. Except for stateless persons and those from countries with which the Philippines has no diplomatic relations, all visitors may enter the country without visas and may stay for 21 days provided they have tickets for onward journey. Holders of Hong Kong and Taiwan passports must have special permits. Visas and special permits maybe obtained from Philippine embassies and consulates. A certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travelers coming from infected areas. Children less than one year old are exempted but may be subject to isolation when necessary.
Visitors are advised to fill in the Baggage Declaration Form before disembarking to facilitate Customs examination. Visitors carrying more than US$3,000 are to declare the amount at the Central Bank of the Philippines counter situated at the Customs area. Foreign currency taken out upon departure must not exceed the amount brought in. Departing passengers are not allowed to bring out more than Php1,000 in local currency. Unit of currency: Peso (P) = 100 centavos. Bank notes: P10, P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, P1,000. Coins 5c, 10c, 25c, P1, P5, P10.
The international airports have adequate traveler faclities: tourist information and assistance counters, hotel & travel agency representatives, banks & ATMs, postal service, telephone booths and medical clinics, among others. Baggage carts and porter services are available for free. Airport Fees Departure fees are charged at both international and domestic (paid in Philippine pesos only) airports. Departing passengers for international destinations are advised to check with airport or tourist information counters for information on departure charges. The Time Zone is GMT plus 8 hours
| INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS | |
|---|---|
| International airlines that fly to Manila from major cities of the world. Puerto Princesa is accessible mainly from Manila, the premier gateway of the Philippines. | |
| From North America | New York - Northwest, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific Los Angeles - Northwest, Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines, Eva Airways, Cathay Pacific Vancouver - Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, Eva Airways, Aseana |
| From Europe | London - British Airways, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, KLM, Emirates Frankfurt - Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Gulf Air, Swiss Air, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways Paris - Air France, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Singapore Airlines |
| From South America | Rio de Janeiro - Varig Brazillian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Britist Airways |
| From Africa | Capetown - South African Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa |
| From Australia | Sydney, Perth - Qantas, Philippine Airlines |
| From North Asia | Tokyo - Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Northwest, Singapore Airlines Seoul - Korean Airlines, Aseana, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific Beijing - Dragon Air, Air Macau Bangkok - Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines Singapore - Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia Airlines |
| From Middle East | Dubai, Bahrain - Saudi, Emirates, Gulf Air (Source: Palawan Travelers Guide, published by Palawan Tourism Council) |
Private and government offices are open from 8am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays. Some private companies hold office on Saturdays from 9am to 12noon. Most shops are open from 9am to 7pm while restaurants are open from 9am until 10pm.
Banks are open from 9am to 3pm on Mondays to Fridays. A number of banks handle travelers cheques and currency exchange. Visitors are required to present their passport and photocopy of the purchase receipt when encashing travelers cheques.
International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and American Express Card are accepted in major establishments.
There are 3 main hospitals (1 public and 2 private hospitals) and a substantial number of clinics.
Police assistance is provided 24 hours a day. Tarabiangan Centers (Outpost) are strategically located in the city center.
Electricity runs 24-hours and is on a 220 volt, 60 cycle system.
Four telecommunications companies provide international and national direct dialing telephone, telegraph and facsimile services. Public call stations are mostly located along Rizal Avenue. Most accommodation establishments provide international and national direct dialing telephone services.
There are also a number of internet cafes open from 8am to 10pm.
In addition to the government's postal network, a number of cargo forwarders provide air parcel and freight services.
Airport Tourist Information and Assistance Counter
Arrival Area, Airport Terminal Building
Airport Tourist Information and Visitor Center
Tourism Building, Airport Compound, Rizal Avenue. Telephone: 6348.4344211
Seaport Tourist Information and Assistance Counter
Ground Floor , PASS Building, Port Area Compound
Honda Bay Tourist Information and Assistance Center
Purok Honda Bay Wharf, Barangay Sta. Lourdes
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Ground Floor, City Coliseum
Palawan Provincial Tourism Office (For Provincial Destinations) GF, Capitol Building, Rizal Avenue. Email: turismopalawan@yahoo.com Telephone: 6348.4332968
Patrol 117: (6348) 4335322;
KAAC/Kilos Agad Action Center: (6348) 4349426;
City Police Station: 166 / (6348) 4349890;
Provincial Police Station: (6348) 4347053;
Police Maritime: (6348) 4333262;
Fire Department: 160 / (6348) 4342076;
Ospital ng Palawan: (6348) 4332621;
Palawan Adventist Hospital: (6348) 4334666;
MMG Cooperative Hospital: (6348) 4345580;
Western Command - AFP: (6348) 4332311;
Immigration Office: (6348) 4332248
